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Nairin Family History

Nairin Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Nairn, Marin, Kairis, Tarin, Nair, Garin, Laurin, Darin, Farin

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Where is the Nairin family from?

You can see how Nairin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nairin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nairin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Nairin families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Nairin's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nairin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nairin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nairin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nairin. 100% of Nairin men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Nairin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Nairin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nairin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 22 immigration records available for the last name Nairin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Nairin. For the veterans among your Nairin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nairin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1995, in the United States, Nairin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nairin in 1959 was 64, and 77 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nairin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nairin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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